24 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Oct. 7–13

From arts and culture events (Artsplosure!) to concerts and markets, there’s plenty to do of things to do in Raleigh this week.

THROUGH 10/31
DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND

On the witch hunt for nighttime scaries? Take a trip to the Devil’s Playground at Cathis Farm for some spooky thrills. cathisfarm.com

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THROUGH 12/31
IN THE MOMENT EXHIBITION 

Wake County’s 2019-20 Artist-in-Residence, photographer Christopher Janaro, showcases Wake County life “in the moment”—predominantly through the lens of the vibrance and diversity of the artistic landscape—at Duke Energy Center. unitedarts.org

10/7–11/5
SHAPING SPACES

Jean Gray Mohs and Pete Sack weave together unconnected shapes to create a cohesive whole in this two-person exhibit (co-curated by Charlotte Russell and Emily James) at 117 E. Hargett Street Hallway Gallery and Studio. Turns out, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” charlotterussellcontemporary.com

10/6–17
SALVADOR DALI: THE ARGILLET COLLECTION

Culture vultures, take advantage of this rare opportunity to peep exquisite works by Salvador Dali, with special appearances by Madame Christine Argillet, daughter of Dali’s legendary publisher and confidante Pierre Argillet. lamantiagallery.com

10/7
MOVIES IN THE GARDEN: HOCUS POCUS

It’s all just a bunch of hocus pocus… or is it? Be spellbound this Halloween season as you settle in to Stephenson Amphitheatre to watch the Sanderson sisters bewitch the people of Salem yet again. raleighlittletheatre.org

10/7
PINTS & PLANTS

Belly up to Wye Hill for a night of flowers, food and fab drinks with Copperline Plant Co. Bring your buds too! copperlineplants.com

10/7
SET THE TABLE FUNDRAISER

Gather around the table (A Place at the Table, that is) to help APATT celebrate another year of providing good food with dignity and choice. tableraleigh.org

10/7
HARTWELL HAPPY HOUR MARKET

Happy hour just got an upgrade. Grab a drink and explore Hartwell’s rooftop as you browse local goods through the Raleigh Night Market. hartwellraleigh.com

10/8–11/5
CINEMA IN THE SQUARE

Hey, Jude! Catch all of your fave songs from The Beatles as you tune into Yesterday at Moore Square this Friday for the first installment of this Cinema in the Square series, continuing every Friday through Nov. 5. downtownraleigh.org

10/8–9 
MONSTER TRUCK THROWDOWN

Get wrecked with speed, style and high-flying finesse at this aggressively awesome and jampacked family entertainment event. It’s kinda a big “wheel.” galotmotorsportspark.com

10/8–10, ONGOING
TRIANGLE PARADE OF HOMES

Turn off the TV and immerse yourself in a real-life HGTV experience through Triangle Parade of Homes. You’ll get to take a free self-guided tour throughout the Triangle to check out new and innovative home construction, products and technology. triangleparade.com

10/9
2021 NC WINE, CHEESE & CHOCOLATE EXPRESS FESTIVAL

Wine, cheese and chocolate. Name a better trio—we’ll wait. Find the tasty trifecta at Lafayette Village’s sixth annual fest, with plenty of tasty samples, plus live music and vendors to boot. lafayettevillageraleigh.com

10/9
TONY HOWARD’S MOTOWN REVUE

Mosey on over to the Motown revue with tributes to timeless artists like Whitney Houston, Tina Turner and the Temptations. Hey, Alexa, please play “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” garnernc.gov

10/9
TRIANGLE ISLAMIC FESTIVAL OF ARTS

Local Islamic artists showcase their woodworking, glasswork, embroidery, henna and more at the Muslim Arts of NC’s first annual full-day festival celebrating the beauty of Islamic art. raleighmasjid.org

10/9
VEND RALEIGH SIP + SHOP

Two years later and they’re finally back! Grab your gals and sip on some bubbly while you support small businesses at Studio 557 during this ultimate girls’ night out. vendraleigh.com

10/9
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S

Whether you’re living with the disease, have lost someone to it or just want to support the cause, don your brightest purple tee and head out to the NCMA for a Walk to End Alzheimer’s. You’ll get a special colored flower to carry because, “like flowers, our participants don’t stop when something’s in their way.” act.alz.org

10/9–10
ARTSPLOSURE

Fete 40-plus years of the fan-fave artfest as its two-day perennial Art Market descends upon DTR, featuring 175 juried visual artists from across the country, largescale installations, live music on the Main Stage from up-and-coming national and regional acts, plus can’t-miss fan- (and fam- !) favorite Kidsplosure with free arts and crafts for the kiddos. artsplosure.org

10/9–10, ONGOING
PUMPKIN HOLLOW

Carve out space in your schedule for this fun-for-everyone excursion at Cathis Farm featuring a 5-acre corn maze, pumpkin picking, zombie tag, a country store and more. cathisfarm.com

10/10
DRIVE-THRU FOR HOPE

One drive can change the world. The Foundation of Hope’s 33rd annual event—taking place as a drive-thru this year at Angus Barn (with a virtual option as well)—will feature T-shirts, lunch to-go, prizes, local music and more to fund groundbreaking mental illness research. Roll out! walkforhope.com

10/11–17
SAS CHAMPIONSHIP 2021

No ifs, ands or putts about it, this year’s SAS Championship is sure to be the best by par. Head to Prestonwood Country Club for a weekend of golf and community events for attendees young and old. saschampionship.com

10/11–15, 10/18–22
OUTDOOR OFFICE

Take WFH to the outdoors to enjoy the gorgeous fall weather during DRA’s Outdoor Office at Union Station Plaza. Individual workstations and tables will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, while small group meeting tables will need to be reserved online. And don’t worry, there will be a strong WiFi connection. downtownraleigh.org

10/12
HARRY STYLES: LOVE ON TOUR

Everything will be “Golden” when Harry Styles arrives at PNC Arena. We so “Adore You,” Harry. pncarena.com

10/12–17
9 TO 5

Gather your gal pals for this production—based on the cheeky 1980s hit film—of friendship, revenge and girl power, featuring a high-energy score from The Backwoods Barbie herself, Dolly Parton. nctheatre.com

10/13
GIRL’S GUIDE TO WHISKEY

Ladies, it’s time for a little whiskey 101! Whether you’re a first-time whiskey drinker or just want to learn more about this dark spirit, gather your gal pals for a casual and fun night of whiskey tasting with hospitality industry veteran Lisa Jeffries at Dram & Draught. dramanddraught.com